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Black History Month: A brief insight into the life of the inventor of the smoke hood

Have you ever wondered where your favourite chocolate bar comes from? You will do after reading this article

What can we learn about black history from Gary Younge – and what can students do better?

Emma Hattersley takes a short look at the incredible life of Gladys West, whose work made GPS possible

Black history month: Henrietta Lacks and the importance of remembering the ethical injustices surrounding her story

Decode the names of these famous Black Mancunians for a chance to win!

Deputy Theatre Editor Dolly Busby discusses Black British theatre from the 13th Century to the last decade, reflecting on pivotal moments as well as the lack of accessible history

Jonathan Hosking reflects on Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston and its depiction of marriage, race and religion

Vibrancy and dynamism of growing up in London leap off the screen in this coming-of-age gem, writes Jonathan Hosking

From hoop earrings to the hairbrush, how many of these style staples did you know were created or popularised by black communities?

Maisie Scott and Aileen Loftus recommend five books by black authors to read during Black History Month

There will be exhibitions, talks, fashion shows, music, poetry, dance performances and conversation corners.

Supporters in Manchester and around the world have raised almost £100,000

Sophia Hadji-Michael and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy review Dada Masilo’s radical reimagining of the classic ballet Giselle

Writer Mabel Banfield discusses the need for feminism to become intersectional and include other marginalised groups

Alex Cross speaks about the importance of continuing conversations about diversity and inclusion

Jay Darcy discusses the political implications of J-Lo and Shakira being chosen to headline the Super Bowl

Contributor Lerato Mokate explores South African food culture in a brief historical run-down of the influences that come together to mould South Africa’s food

Contributor Elena Bradley celebrates Black History Month by detailing The Groundnut Cookbook, the book to celebrate Duval Timothy, Jacob Fodio Todd and Folayemi Brown’s supper club that brought the African food of their heritage to UK streets